brake pads replacement YAMAHA TT600RE 2004 Service Manual

CHASFRONT BRAKE
4-9
Brake components must not be disassembled.
The builder declines every responsibility after
brake components disassembly (brake master
cylinder or brake caliper) or in case of use of
non original parts.
DO NOT:
•Remove brake components from the
motorcycle unless is absolutely necessary.
•Use solvents on internal brake compo-
nents.
•Use brake fluid already used for bleeding.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
the eyes as it may cause injury.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted or plastic parts as it may damage
them.
•Disconnect any hydraulic connection, other-
wise the whole system must be disassem-
bled, drained, cleaned, then properly filled
and bled after reassembly.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
It is unnecessary to disassemble the brake hose
to replace the pads.
NOTE:
•If you replace the pads, also replace the
springs.
•If one of the two pads has to be replaced
because it is worn, replace both.
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
1. Remove:
•Caliper bracket fastening screws (1)
(deplace the caliper)
2. Remove:
•Pin retainers (2)
•Pad fastening pin (3)
•Brake pads (4)
•Pad springs (5)
•Caliper bracket (6)
Wear limit (a): 3.7 mm
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REAR BRAKE
4-30
CHAS
Brake components must not be disassem-
bled. The builder declines every responsibility
after brake components disassembly (brake
master cylinder or brake caliper) or in case of
use of non original parts.
DO NOT:
•Remove brake components from the
motorcycle unless is absolutely necessary.
•Use solvents on internal brake components.
•Use brake fluid already used for bleeding.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
the eyes as it may cause injury.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted or plastic parts as it may damage
them.
•Disconnect any hydraulic connection, other-
wise the whole system must be disassem-
bled, drained, cleaned, then properly filled
and bled after reassembly.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
It is unnecessary to disassemble the brake hose
to replace the pads.
NOTE:
•If you replace the pads, also replace the pad
support.
•If one of the two pads has to be replaced
because it is worn, replace both.
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
1. Remove:
•Rear wheel (refer to “REAR WHEEL
REMOVAL” section).
•Bolt (caliper protector) (1)
•Brake caliper protector (2)
•Pad pin retainer (3)
•Brake pad pin (4)
Remove the caliper in the illustrated direc-
tion.
2. Remove:
•Brake pads (5)
•Pad support (6)
643
2
1
5
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REAR BRAKE
4-38
CHAS
BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
•Brake caliper piston (1)
•Dust seal (3)
•Piston seal (2)
Removal procedure:
•Blow compressed air into the hose joint open-
ing to force out the caliper piston from the
brake caliper body.
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•Remove the piston seal
CALIPER INSPECTION
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1. Inspect:
•Caliper piston
Scratches/wear/rust ➔Replace caliper
assembly.
•Caliper cylinder
Scratches/wear ➔Replace caliper assem-
bly.
•Caliper
Cracks/damaged ➔Replace.
Recommended programme for the
replacement of brake system components: Brake pads When necessary
Brake hose Every four years
Replace every
Brake fluid 24,000 km or 24
months and
whenever the brake
is disassembled.
WARNING
All internal brake components should be
cleaned and lubricated with new brake fluid
only before installation. Do not use solvents to
prevent sealing elements from becoming mis-
shapen or swollen.
WARNING
•Never try to pry out the caliper piston.
•Cover the caliper piston with a rag. Be
careful not to get injured when the piston
is expelled from the master cylinder.
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